What is Genesys HTA?
INDICATIONS: The Genesys HTA System is a hysteroscopic thermal ablation device intended to ablate the endometrial lining of the uterus in premenopausal women with menorrhagia (excessive uterine bleeding) due to benign causes for whom childbearing is complete.
Is uterine ablation an outpatient procedure?
You may have an endometrial ablation in your healthcare provider’s office, as an outpatient, or during a hospital stay. The way the test is done may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. The type of anesthesia will depend on the procedure being done.
How does Minerva ablation work?
Minerva is an endometrial ablation procedure that can reduce or stop menstrual bleeding. It works by permanently removing the endometrium, or the lining of the uterus (the part that causes the bleeding), with a quick delivery of energy through the Minerva array create Plasma.
What is NovaSure endometrial ablation?
NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is a one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the lining of the uterus – the part that causes the bleeding. The NovaSure procedure can reduce or stop bleeding altogether. It’s less invasive than hysterectomy, and avoids the potential side effects of hormones.
What is a HTA procedure?
The Hydro ThermAblator System (HTA System) is a device that allows your gynecologist to perform endometrial ablation on an outpatient basis. Endometrial ablation is a procedure to treat abnormal uterine bleeding.
What is the CPT code for endometrial ablation?
Endometrial ablation is considered medically necessary for residual menstrual bleeding after androgen treatment in a female to male transgender person….
| CPT | |
|---|---|
| 58353 | Endometrial ablation, thermal, without hysteroscopic guidance |
How long does ablation surgery last?
The Procedure Catheter ablation can take between two and four hours to complete. The procedure is done in an electrophysiology lab where you will be monitored closely. Before the procedure begins, you will be given intravenous medications to help you relax and even fall asleep.
Is an endometrial ablation painful?
Largely, back pain is not normal, though some abdominal cramping immediately following the surgery is to be expected. In rare cases, some women develop cyclic pelvic pain (CPP) after the procedure, which can last for months or even years. This may be a potential indication of late-onset endometrial ablation failure.